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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Switchboards, switchgear, connection panels and more for the electric distribution industry. EMI provides custom designs faster than stock configurations.

Davidson, North Carolina, Us

Part of a specialized business unit Ground and Naval Defense (GaND). Orchestrated and supported new opportunities to incorporate Electromechanical Actuation in military vehicles, platforms, and vessels. Involves modifications to Exlar’s well-known commercial product line based on precise application specifications. Collaborated with prospects with every aspect of the application requirements (load, speed, control, power, connections, environment, test plan, duty cycle, redundancy, schedule, risk mitigation, etc.) and shared capabilities and options in concert. Focused outcome is a collectively derived solution(s), which commonly began with engineering design efforts. Directly involved with detailed quotations, contract reviews, and project oversight for budgetary, engineering services, prototype, and low / high-rate production in accordance with program phase.

Primary point of contact for assigned customers. Handled account management including pricing, contracts, forecasting, and planning. Made management decisions for capital expenditures. Primary developer of internal manufacturing processes. Directed product revisions to ensure all specification changes were reflected in method of manufacturing and inspection plan documents.

Medway, Ma, Us

Outside sales to multiple markets in USA and Canada. Focused on short- and long-term strategic growth plans utilizing multiple target and measurement methods. Developed all leads in 14 states and Canada; and personally met with decision makers on strategy for product introduction.

London, Greater London, Gb

Prospecting decision makers within the medical device market. Closed 80% sales using innovative account management strategies. Worked solo from Minnesota Sales Office and traveled 80% to meet face-to-face. Sold to highly acclaimed Medical Device OEM’s (Medtronic, Cook, Stryker, etc.). Collaborated with national team members to meet divisional strategic growth goals.

New Brighton, Mn, Us

Provided direct sales services to existing and prospective customers’ for contract manufacturing services. Served medical device market. Multitude of custom products involving molded thermoplastics and silicone, machined metals, and assemblies. Managed combined sales of $10,000,000 from key global customers.

Forest Lake, Mn, Us

Partnered with customers, introduced them to the concept of optimizing new design projects prior to launching into production. Embraced understanding customers’ unique manufacturing needs are critical to contributing to the ultimate goal of cost effective products to market sooner.

Alexandria, Minnesota, Us

Newly created position to specifically utilize broad skill-set to promote the Engineering Services Division. Managed combined annual sales over $10,000,000. Customer advocate throughout engineering lifecycle. Numerous coordination efforts for active participation in a leadership role. Managed multiple programs simultaneously. Designee of 3 patents. Markets: Consumer, electronic, industrial, telecommunication, automotive, food container, and medical. International travel (30%).

Multitude of engineering application fostering discovery, innovation, and solutions in unique manufacturing environment of multiple markets including, aerospace, telecommunication, and electronics. Directed quotations. Specified / procured thermoplastic injection molds. Managed tooling / process development projects. Trained / counseled customers / suppliers on technical topics. Introduced Tool Development Procedures Policy. Pioneered finite element thermoplastic process simulation. Responsible for plant layout. Implemented automation systems. Tended long-term troubleshooting projects. Instructed specialized processes for outside services. Coordinated schedules. Purchased auxiliary equipment.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, With Emphasis In Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering